Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ since W. Penn Street, Bedford, PA Phone: (814) Website: Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 8 am-noon & 1-3:30 pm For Emergency Contact after Office Hours: Pr Weinhold (410) Pr Short (814) Palm Sunday (The Sunday of the Passion of our Lord) Sunday, April 14, 2019 ~ Eucharists: 8:30 & 11:00 am ~ ~ Today s Hymns ~ Gathering Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (printed) Communion Hymns: #336, #347, #351 Sending Hymn: #338 Beneath the Cross of Jesus Please be sure to pick up palm branches as you enter the nave this morning.

2 Palm/Passion Sunday s Gathering Rite P: We gather in the Name of the Father, and of the Son (+), and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. C: Hosanna to the Son of David. P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby you have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. Luke 19:28-40 P: The Holy Gospel, according to St. Luke, the 19 th Chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. P: After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? just say this, The Lord needs it. So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt? They said, The Lord needs it. Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, order your disciples to stop. He answered, I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out. P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. 8:30 am ~ Hosanna! (Victor C. Johnson) Anthem Choir

3 Prayers of Blessing P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give him thanks and praise. P: We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was acclaimed Son of David and King of Kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path. Bless us (+) and these branches (+) which we bear, that we may ever hail him as our Lord and King and follow him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. C: Hosanna to the Son of David. Hymn of Palm Sunday Procession ~ All Glory, Laud & Honor Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer King; To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. 1. You are the King of Israel and David s royal Son, Now in the Lord s Name coming our King and Blessed One! Rf 2. The company of angels are praising you on high. Creation and all mortals in chorus make reply. Rf 3. The multitude of pilgrims with palms before you went; Our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. Rf 4. To you, before your Passion, they sang their hymns of praise; To you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Rf 5. Their praises you accepted; accept the prayers we bring, Great author of all goodness, O good and gracious King. Rf Prayer of the Day P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. O God of mercy and might, in the mystery of the passion of your Son you offer your infinite life to the world. Gather us around the cross of Christ, and preserve us until the resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

4 Today s Readings First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a L: A reading from Isaiah: The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty? L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. The Psalmody: Psalm 31:9-16 Congregation s Refrain: Cantor: Cantor: Cantor: Cantor: In you, O Lord, I take refuge. Let me never be put to shame. In your justice, set me free. Into your hands I commend my spirit. It is you who will redeem me, Lord. Refrain. In the face of all my foes I am a reproach, an object of scorn to my neighbors and of fear to my friends. Refrain. Those who see me in the street run far away from me. I am like the dead, forgotten by all, like a thing thrown away. Refrain. But as for me, I trust in you, Lord; I say: You are my God. My life is in your hands, deliver me from the hands of those who hate me. Refrain.

5 Cantor: Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your love. Be strong, let your heart take courage, all who hope in the Lord. Refrain. Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 L: A reading from Philippians: Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation & Reading Please rise and join in singing the Gospel Acclamation s Refrain: Cantor: Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on the cross. The Congregation is invited to participate in this narrative reading of the Holy Gospel, reading the part of People People: The Holy Gospel, according to St Luke, the 22 nd and 23 rd chapters. Glory to You, O Lord.

6 When the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed! Then they began to ask one another, which one of them it could be who would do this. A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

7 Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. St Peter: Apostles: Apostles: And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death! Jesus said, I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me. He said to them, When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything? They said, No, not a thing. He said to them, But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, And he was counted among the lawless ; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled. They said, Lord, look, here are two swords. He replied, It is enough. He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.

8 Apostles: Then he withdrew from them about a stone s throw, knelt down, and prayed, Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done. Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, and he said to them, Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial. While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man? When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, Lord, should we strike with the sword? Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said, No more of this! And he touched his ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness! Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest s house. But Peter was following at a distance. When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said,

9 Maid: St Peter: This man also was with him. But he denied it, saying, Woman, I do not know him. A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, Accuser #1: You also are one of them. St Peter: But Peter said, Man, I am not! Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, Accuser #2: Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean. St Peter: Guard: Elder #1: But Peter said, Man, I do not know what you are talking about! At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times. And he went out and wept bitterly. Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, Prophesy! Who is it that struck you? They kept heaping many other insults on him. When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. They said, If you are the Messiah, tell us. He replied, If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.

10 Elder #2: Elder #1: Elder #2: Elder #1: Elder #2: Pilate: Pilate: Elder #1 All of them asked, Are you, then, the Son of God? He said to them, You say that I am. Then they said, What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips! Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation. forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king. Then Pilate asked him, Are you the king of the Jews? He answered, You say so. Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, I find no basis for an accusation against this man. But they were insistent and said, He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place. When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated

11 him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies. Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, Pilate: People: People: Pilate: You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him. Then they all shouted out together, Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us! This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder. Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, Crucify him, crucify him! A third time he said to them, Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him. But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said,

12 Elder #2: Guard: Gestas: St Dismas: Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed. Then they will begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us ; and to the hills, Cover us. For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry? Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one! The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself! There was also an inscription over him, This is the King of the Jews. One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us! But the other rebuked him, saying, Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong. Then he said, St Dismas: Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

13 Jesus replied, Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise. It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Having said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, Centurion: Certainly this man was innocent. Cong: And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment. The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

14 THANK YOU! to this morning s Passion Narrative Gospel Readers! 8:30 am 11:00 am Pastor Narrator Pastor Pastor Jesus Pastor Jason Miller St Peter Tom Davidson Jason Miller Jay Cessna Apostles Tom Davidson Luke Davidson Lori Dunkle Maid Lori Dunkle Lisa Cessna Accuser #1 Linda McElroy Jennifer Bailey Accuser #2 Judy Smith Cliff Clark Guard & Chris Turner Centurion Barb Short Elder #1 Brenda Foor Judy Slick Elder #2 Cyndee Ford Kevin Rizzo Pilate Rick Smith Don Replogle Gestas Eric Nelson Jerry Gronborg St Dismas Jim McElroy

15 ~ Today s Prayers & Intercessions ~ We pray for the Church: that with Christ, who walks the way of sorrows and gives himself over to humiliation and death, we may be a people who lay down our lives in love for our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy that amidst the chaos and confusion of life, our lives may be centered on the One who is the hope and the light of creation. Lord, in your mercy that through these days of Holy Week, we may keep the faith, be devoted to the Church s gatherings, and come to the great Feast of the Resurrection with joy and gladness. Lord, in your mercy that our bishops, pastors, priests, and deacons might encourage God s people and lead us in the Truth of the Gospel Lord, in your mercy We pray for the leaders of nations, those who govern states and communities, and those who serve to guard and protect the peoples of the earth that they may use their offices and their authority in ways that are noble and in ways that promote justice, peace, and good-will. Lord, in your mercy We pray for young families, and for the children and youth of our community: that they may live together and care for each other well, and nurture the gifts of faith, hope, and love in their homes. Lord, in your mercy We pray for those who are ill, especially our loved ones and all those who have asked for our prayers that they may be blessed by the Lord s comfort and strength, and that physicians, nurses, and caregivers may come to them as agents of healing and hope. Lord, in your mercy We remember those who have died in the faith, especially family members and friends whom we have loved that with Christ, whose rising brings light and life to all creation, they may come, with joy, to the resurrection; and that God, in his grace, will console those who know grief and sorrow. Lord, in your mercy We remember the saints and witnesses whose lives have inspired the Faith of the Church through the ages, especially St Justin Martyr, and St Dismas, who was crucified with our Lord: that, like them, we may witness, even through our sufferings, to God s never-failing goodness and grace. Lord, in your mercy

16 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Today s Special Music ~ Hosanna (Victor C. Johnson) Anthem Choir Via Dolorosa (Sandi Patty) Jennifer Bailey, Cantor ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To The Glory of God The Bulletins are sponsored in honor of grandson Casey Rosenberg by Betty Estep Frailey. The Sanctuary Lamp is sponsored by Pr & Barb Short in memory of loved ones. Parishioners and friends are invited to sponsor: Altar Flowers (Single Vase: $30 / 2 Vases: $45) Lutheran Missionaries to Japan ($25) ~ Bulletins ($25) Faith and Fun Snacks ($20) ~ Sanctuary Lamp ($5). Please see the registration sheets in Trinity Hall. Sunday Morning Fellowship & Refreshments Following the 8:30 am Liturgy. Please Join Us in Trinity Hall! Today s Host: Women of Trinity

17 Parish Announcements ~ Sunday, April 14, 2019 ~ This Week ~ Holy Week ~ Triduum Sunday (14) PALM SUNDAY/THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION 8:30 am ~ Holy Eucharist / Narrative Gospel 9:45 am ~ Sunday School & Adult Forum 11:00 am ~ Holy Eucharist / Narrative Gospel Confirmation Discussion w/ Confirmands & Mentors: 1:00 pm Monday (15) Finance Team Meeting: 6:00 pm Property Team Meeting: 7:00 pm Tuesday (16) Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (St Thomas RC serving) Wednesday (17) Community Lenten Luncheon: 12:05 pm (@ Presby Church) NO Faith & Fun NO Bible Study Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross (Lenten Devotions): 7:00 pm Cantata & Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thursday (18) Friday (19) Saturday (20) Triduum Eucharist: 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross: 12:00 pm (Noon) Brass Rehearsal for Easter: 11:00 am Easter Vigil ~ The First Eucharist of the Resurrection: 7:00 pm Next Week Sunday (21) THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD / EASTER SUNDAY 8:30 am ~ Festive Eucharist 9:45 am ~ All Parish Breakfast & Egg Hunt 11:00 am ~ Festive Eucharist Tuesday (23) Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (Methodist serving) Wednesday (24) Faith & Fun ~ After-School Ministry: 3:15-4:30 pm Bible Study Romans: 6:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Evening Prayer / Prayers for Healing: 7:00 pm Cantata & Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thursday (25) Chicks w/ Sticks (Crochet/Knit): 6:30 pm Saturday (27) 250 th Anniversary Cantata Choir Rehearsal: 1:00-3:00 pm

18 ~ Worship & Music Ministries ~ Holy Week & Easter Liturgies Palm Sunday - The Sunday of the Passion ~ Sunday, April 14 Festive Eucharists w/ Blessing of the The Palms ~ 8:30 am & 11:00 am Holy Wednesday, April 17 Stations of the Cross ~ 7:00 pm Holy Thursday, April 18 ~ Solemn Eucharist w/ Foot-washing & Stripping of the Altar ~ 7:00 pm Holy Friday, April 19 Stations of the Cross ~ Noon Holy Saturday, April 20 The Great Vigil of Easter ~ 7:00 pm The New Fire ~ Readings ~ Baptisms ~ The First Eucharist of Easter The Feast of The Resurrection of our Lord ~ Easter Sunday, April 21 ~ Festival Eucharists ~ 8:30 am and 11:00 am Guest: The Rev. Steve Lynn, Parish Vicar, Choirs, Cantors, Organ, Brass Ensemble All Parish Breakfast ~ 9:45 am, followed by Children s Egg Hunt Lenten Luncheons ~ Weekly Ecumenical Gatherings Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (Noon) Our Ecumenical Community, hosted by the Bedford Presbyterian Church, gathers each Wednesday during Lent for fellowship, a lite meal, and corporate devotions. This year, our weekly themes are Repenting, Restoration, Renewal, Rededicating, Representing, and Resolved.

19 Choir Rehearsals ~ Wednesday Evenings Bell Choir at 6:00 pm 250 th Cantata & Anthem Choir at 7:30 pm Parishioners and friends are invited to join in the fellowship of one (or both) of our choirs. Please see Terry or Susan if you have any questions or would like to join us! With Easter on the Way Easter Lily Sponsors: Parishioners and friends are invited to sponsor lilies, in honor or in memory of loved ones, to adorn the church during our Easter liturgies and then be delivered to parishioners in special circumstances. Please use one of the special Easter Lily envelopes which are available with the Sunday Bulletins and in Trinity Hall. The cost is $8.00. Easter Lily Deliverers: Please help share our Easter Joy by delivering a few Easter Lilies to our home-bound parishioners. You can make your deliveries at your convenience any time during the first few days after Easter. Please sign up in Trinity Hall if you can share a little of your time. All-Parish Easter Breakfast Foods: Please sign up, in Trinity Hall, to help out with the annual All-Parish Easter Breakfast ~ Egg casseroles, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods are all needed. Thanks to this year s coordinators Alice Corle, Carol Seigfreid and Peg Turner. Wednesday Vespers Wednesday Evenings; 7:00 pm Following Easter, we ll resume our weekly Wednesday evening gatherings at which we sing Evening Prayer, a liturgy of readings, traditional canticles, and prayer. On Wednesday, April 24, we will remember the witness of St Catherine Sienna, one of the Church s Patronesses of Nurses, and share in prayers and anointing for healing. Please join us, as you are able. Children & Youth Ministries ~ Sunday School ~ Sunday Mornings ~ 9:45 am Faith Formation with our Children & Youth Preschoolers through Sr High Youth ~ There s a class for you! Come learn the stories of our Faith, celebrate God s love for us and his whole creation, and create lasting friendships with fellow-christians! See Liz Miller about enrolling your child and helping out in some way!

20 Faith & Fun ~ Afterschool Ministry w/ Children in Grades K-5 Wednesdays; 3:30-4:30 pm We have a great time as we share stories of the Faith, games, crafts, and snacks with our kids! Enrollment is nearing 50 kids this year! Transportation is provided from the Bedford and Chestnut Ridge Schools. Parents arrive for pick-up, at Trinity, at 4:30 pm. Want to Join the Excitement and Help with Faith and Fun? We could use a few extra hands! Please contact Liz Miller or Pastor David. Spring Confirmation Class Confessional and Sacramental Theology Sunday, April 14, 2019; 1:00-3:00pm All Confirmands and their mentors are gathering together for the Spring Confirmation Class. In this class they will be looking at some of the key theological understandings of Lutherans Sacramental and Confessional Theology. It will be a good and informative afternoon as we continue in the Confirmation process together. High-School Hangout Tuesday, April 23; 6:00-8:00pm All Senior High Youth are invited to the Parish House for another evening of dinner, discussion, and some games. This is a casual evening with good fellowship that you don t want to miss! Sign up in Trinity Hall. Youth Group Gone Fishing Sunday, April 28, 2019; 2:00-4:00pm Our Youth are coming together to enjoy the beautiful outdoors for our final Youth Group of the year. We will gather at the Bedford Sportsman s Club and see who can catch a big one! There will be a prize for the biggest fish. It will be a great way to enjoy the beautiful area in which we live while enjoying our time together with some friendly competition. Please sign up in Trinity Hall. Hero Central ~ This June s Vacation Bible School! Teacher & Helper Discussion & Planning Time Tuesday, May 7; 7:00 pm Immediately following the Children & Youth Ministry Team Meeting, we ll gather anyone and everyone who can be a part of this year s VBS, for a quick meeting in the Choir Room. The dates for this year s VBS will be Sunday-Thursday evening, June 9-13 (6:00-8:00 pm). There are LOTS of fun and rewarding opportunities to work with our children and share the faith with the kids of the parish.

21 ~ Adult & All-Parish Ministries ~ Adult Forum ~ Gathering In Trinity Hall Sunday Mornings, 9:45 am This morning concludes our Lenten series, Recharge Your Spirit ~ How to keep up your spiritual energy in times of trouble. Based on the writing of Jessie Bazan, a contemporary Roman Catholic Youth Minister, we re talking about Art, Nature & Silence, Service, Education, and The Sacraments as means to enrich and nurture our faith. Lutheranism 101 A 3-Week Series on the Most Basic of Lutheran Thought Sundays, April 28 May 12; 9:45 am Each of the 3 Sundays following Easter, we will explore some of the most basic thoughts and emphases of the Lutheran tradition: Classic Dialectics, The concept of Adiaphora, The Doctrine of Justification, and The Means of Grace (The significance and right-use of the Word and Sacraments). This is a great opportunity for those who would like to review, talk and learn about some of the most basic of traditional Lutheran thought. Please see Pr Short or Pr Weinhold with any questions. Adult Mid-Week Bible Study ~ Romans! 6:00 pm; No Session this Week (Wednesday, April 17) Next Wednesday, April 24: Romans 9:1-10:13 St Paul s Letter to the Romans is considered the Apostle s major work and is given a place of prominence among the New Testament Epistles. Through history, Romans has had significant influence on the likes of St Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and others. Our 2019 Spring Study is led by Pr Weinhold and Pr Short, meets in Trinity Hall, and continues through the weeks following Easter. Each study will last for approximately minutes. Please join us! Pillow-Case Sewing Ministry Wednesday, April 25; 1:00 4:00 pm Parishioners and Friends are invited to gather in Trinity Hall to decorate pillow-cases and small quilts which are sent to hospitalized kids and cancer patients. Come and sew for a few afternoon hours as you are able. Please contact Doris Caldwell (814) with any questions.

22 Chicks w/ Sticks ~ Knitting & Crocheting Fellowship Ministry Thursday, April 25; 6:30 pm If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting, you are invited to join us. Please see Mary Ann Martz for more information. Women of Trinity ~ Picnic-Style Dinner & (optional) Hike Thursday, May 2; 5:30 pm / 6:30 pm Women of Trinity will gather for their final event of this season for a picnic-style dinner, at 6:30 pm, at the Parish House. Fried Chicken will be provided. Please bring side-dishes and desserts to share. We ll also enjoy our devotions together and reflect on this year s events as we make some initial plans for next year s gatherings. At 5:30 pm, prior to our Picnic Dinner, for those willing and able, we ll walk the Heritage Trail (from the Bedford Elks to the Bedford Springs), as we enjoy this final month s theme, Celebrate Nature. A sign-up sheet is posted in Trinity Hall. Please join us! Trinity Book Club Tuesday, May 7; 1:30 pm The Trinity Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm, in the Parish House. We ll discuss In the Shadow of 10,000 Hills, by Jennifer Haupt. Contact Pat Macchiarolo with any questions at (814) ~ Outreach Ministries ~ Freedom House Ministries ~ Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation April s Monthly Appeal To help assist with the challenges of addiction, a new 4 step program has been established at Chalybeate Springs. This is a 12-month residential program that works with young men to help them recognize and address the problems of their addictions. In addition, the program helps to rebuild relationships, learn skills, and maintain a functional lifestyle. Parishioners and friends are encouraged to support the work of Freedom House Ministries this month. Please use one of the special envelopes which are available in the rear of the nave and in Trinity Hall.

23 Free Community Dinner ~ An Ecumenical Outreach Ministry Trinity s next night to serve is Tuesday, May 14 th. Trinity hosts and coordinates the Free Community Dinner ministry which has been serving warm and nutritious meals to neighbors of our community every week since September 2009! Thanks for all the support which so many parishioners and friends continue to share with this ministry, through helping to prep and serve the meals, clean-up, and bake cakes and other desserts to share. Other Notes ~ Upcoming 250 th Anniversary Special Dates & Guests Sunday, April 21 ~ 250 th Anniversary Year Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord. Easter Liturgies and Parish Breakfast & Egg Hunt. Pr Steve Lynn, our parish vicar from , who recently retired as Sr Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, will be our guest for the morning s liturgies. Sunday Afternoon, May 5; 3:00 pm ~ God s Holy Church Triumphant, a commissioned Choral & Orchestral Work, composed by Terry Osman, performed at Trinity. Sunday, June 16 ~ The 250 th Anniversary Year Feast of The Holy Trinity. 8:30 am ~ One morning liturgy this day, concluding with the interment of the 250 th Anniversary Time Capsule. 2:00 pm ~ Festival Liturgy Celebration at 2:00 pm, with Guest Preacher Bp Matthew Riegel (former Parish Vicar), followed by Dinner & Dancing at the Elks. God s Holy Church Triumphant A Choral & Orchestral Work, Celebrating Trinity s 250 th Anniversary Sunday, May 5; 3:00 pm Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan to join us for what will be an exciting afternoon of music at Trinity! A 35+ voice choir, accompanied by an orchestra, will perform this commissioned work, composed and directed by (our own) Terry Osman. Singers Welcome! ~ In addition to Wednesday evening rehearsals (7:30-8:00 pm), 2 special upcoming rehearsals are set for Saturday, 4/27; 1-3 pm, and Saturday; 5/2; 1-3 pm. Rehearsal CD s are also available to help would-be singers learn the music. Please see Terry with questions.

24 Financial Support for our 250 th Anniversary Cantata Parishioners and Friends are invited to support this special concert and the costs of the orchestra by sharing gifts as DONORS ($10+), BENEFACTORS ($50+), and SPONSORS ($100+). Your gifts and support will be greatly appreciated and will enable us to offer this special event to the community free of charge. Special offering envelopes are available in the rear of the Nave and in Trinity Hall. To date, we ve received support from 9 households, totaling $ THANKS for your generosity! 250 th Anniversary Time Capsule Items Please Visit the Time Capsule, in Trinity Hall! Our 250 th Anniversary Time Capsule is on display in Trinity Hall! And, we are counting on parishioners and friends to share items to be stowed in it for future Trinitarians to open and enjoy. We ll be interring the Time Capsule, in one of the front gardens, as part of the 8:30 am liturgy on Trinity Sunday, June 16. Please see Rick Smith with any questions. Special Commemorative 250 th Anniversary Items Available in Trinity Hall on Sundays and in the Church Office during the week. SALE! SALE! SALE! Hand-Made Collectible Mugs ~ $20 each or 2 for $30 ~ 250 th Anniversary History of Trinity ~ $10 each or 2 for $15 ~ 250 th Anniversary Can Coozies ~ $1/each or 3/$2 Altar-Nave Renovation Project Completed Cost: $260, Remaining Loan Pay-Off Amount: $52, Gifts received this past week: $ Cash on Hand: $7,210 Outstanding Pledges: $46,865 Thank You for Your Generous Support!

25 The Sestercentennial Corner ~ From 1920 to 1925 Trinity was served by Rev. W. H. B Carney. The first worship book broadly used by Lutheran churches, the black Common Service Book, was adopted for use by the congregation. As Sunday School attendance was growing rapidly, a committee was appointed to begin drafting plans and cost estimates to add an educational wing to the church building. Pastor Carney made the first pledge toward the purchase of a new church organ. The organ was constructed by the M. P. Moller Company of Hagerstown, MD at a cost of $2500. (The Moller Organ Company, , built over 11,000 instruments many, including Trinity s, are still playing in churches, universities and elsewhere, around the world). Leaving a Legacy to your Faith If you ve not done so already, would you please consider naming Trinity to receive a special Legacy Gift from your Estate? By doing so, you will assist those who follow us to continue to share Faithful and Meaningful Christian Ministries with the Families of Trinity and our Bedford Community!

26 ~ Church Council & Ministry Team Notes ~ President: Wynn Leppert Vice-President: Rick Smith Secretary: Tammy Crawford Treasurer: Wayne Prescott 2019 Ministry Team & Council Members: Worship & Music: Lisa Hagenbuch & Mary Lorah Children & Youth: Tammy Crawford & Laura Vent Adult & All-Parish: Alice Corle & Betsy Littlefield Outreach: Toni Jackson & Carol Siegfried Property: Wayne Hullihen & Wynn Leppert Finance & Stewardship: Wayne Prescott & Rick Smith Thank You for your Leadership & Service! Upcoming Council & Ministry Team Meetings: April 15 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Finance & Stewardship Team Meeting April 15 (Monday): 7:00 pm ~ Property Team Meeting April 29 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Worship & Music Team Meeting April 29 (Monday); 7:00 pm ~ Outreach Team Meeting May 7 (Tuesday); 6:00 pm ~ Children & Youth Team Meeting May 7 (Tuesday); 7:00 pm ~ Adult & All-Parish Team Meeting May 20 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Church Council Meeting ~ Worship Attendance & Offerings ~ Our Worship and Tithes are an out-pouring of our Gratitude in response to the Lord s Gracious Gifts of Life and Salvation. This Past Week ~ through April 12 Attendance: 216 Tithes & Offerings: $10, Year to Date: $86, Thank You for Supporting the Ministries of Trinity with your Time, Prayers, and Generosity!

27 Please contact the Church Office to have family members and/or friends included in the Prayers at Sunday Liturgies and on the Parish Prayer List. Please notify Pr Weinhold or Pr Short if you would appreciate visitations and prayers during hospitalizations or extended home-bound recuperations. For The Church Our Bishops, Pastors, Deacons and all who labor for the Gospel. Parishioners who serve on our Church Council & Ministry Teams Missionaries and those who labor to share the Gospel over-seas. For Our Nation and All Peoples of Creation Leaders of the Nations, and our own National, State and Local Officials. Police Officers, Fire-Fighters, Rescue Workers, and Military Personnel. For Refugees seeking safe places to work and live with their families. For the work of Freedom House Ministries and those struggling with addition. For Parishioners, Family Members & Friends, especially Ann Bittner, Jim Bittner, Dan Boyer, Ken Carper, Iva Defibaugh, Mike Feaster, Arlene Fluke, Leigh Ann Gronborg, Pearl Hammond, Dan & Juanita Kerr, Mary Lou Livingston, Laura Morse, Suella Pensinger, Royce Raines, Peg Roadman 4/14 ~ Nathan Hepler (Linda McElroy s nephew), Kelly Bette Behm (Dave Bett s sister), John Henderson (Rick Smith s cousin), Tom Weinhold (Pr David s father), Adele Mertens (Gretchen Fleischer s mom) 4/7 ~ Gerald Peck Sr (Jerry s father), Chuck Bailey and Chery Bailey (Jennifer s father-in-law & sister-in-law), Bonnie Schnably (Joe s cousin) 3/31 ~ John Hayes (Lisa Hagenbuch s friend), Louise Stein (Stacy s friend), Doyle Jungkurth (Pat Macchiarolo s cousin), Charley Barton (Macchiarolo s extended family), Christine Sellers (Juanita Kerr s niece) For Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn Olga Zubak (4/9 Donna s mother-in-law), Diana Arrogancia Beck (4/5 Carol Feather s friend), Lisa Pottgeiser (3/30 Robin Hogenmiller s sisterin-law), Harry Gates (3/27 Kyler Gates & Keena Gathers grandfather), Jerry Effler (3/26 Donna Zubak s friend), Todd Palmateer (3/17 Steve s son), Wanda Rizzo (3/15 Kevin s grandmother), Richard Pittman (3/5 Rose Diehl s father), Fred Miller (2/21 Marlene Betts father & Laura Vent s grandfather), May Louise Shaner (2/19 Bill s mother, friend of Trinity), Barbara Malacknaich (2/15 Wendy Cox s sister-in-law)

28 Serve the Serving Lord Today with ~ March Gladness, 17 and Come into His Presence with Singing! Psalm 100 Serving This Morning ~ Sunday, April 14 8:30 am 11:00 am Altar Guild Lisa Hagenbuch Carol Siegfried Sara Snyder Janet Bowser Greeters Joe & Charlene Rose Kevin & Heidi Rizzo Ushers Erick Seager, Christy Kidd Brenda Foor, Cyndee Ford Greg Clapper, Don Replogle Eric & Bethany Nelson Choir/Cantor Anthem Choir Jennifer Bailey Acolytes Dalton Crawford Brady Miller Andrew Crawford Tyler Dunkle Lector Laura Vent Juli Claycomb Deacon Kevin Rizzo Lori Dunkle Serving Next Sunday ~ April 21 8:30 am 11:00 am Altar Guild Linda Vensel, Christy Kidd LaDonna Snyder Stephanie Martz Jessica Altman Greeters Dave & Debbie Stellfox Ben & Jess Altman Ushers Dan Wakefield, Dan Kerr Mike & Melinda Feaster Craig Hess Joe & Nanette Schnably Choir/Bell Anthem Choir Bell Choir Acolytes Emmi Hagenbuch Brayden Claycomb Cameron Hagenbuch Luke Davidson Allison Seager Nicholas Rizzo Lector Mark Nelson Iryna Detrick Deacon Lori Dunkle Mike Macchiarolo ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ April Offering Stewards: Tammy Crawford & Wayne Prescott April Property Steward: Wayne Hullihen April Recycling Steward: Rick Smith ~ ~ ~ ~ ~